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A perfect cure every time
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Kcar, thanks. I hate to disturb the bud, knowing that each time I do I'm messin with the trichomes. So if I could safely leave at low temp with lid off for a couple days, that would be great. If I have to dump them out I would, but would rather not.
I'm thinking this is all about mold risk.
I have the jar tops completely open right now sitting on top of my dehumidifier. I'll see how that changes over the next few hours. If I have to dump out the sticky mess, then I gotta do what I gotta do, I guess.
I'm thinking this is all about mold risk.
I have the jar tops completely open right now sitting on top of my dehumidifier. I'll see how that changes over the next few hours. If I have to dump out the sticky mess, then I gotta do what I gotta do, I guess.
Just wanted to thank you for this thread. Latest harvest hasn't been in jars long but it's already the best I've had. Great method thanks, like others have said wish i'd known this years ago.
Obviously, every aspect of the drying process is influenced by the environment. A product hung in a room that's very dry, as an example, will retain moisture in the stems after the flower mass is almost completely dry. Waiting until the stems snap in this situation would be disastrous to curing.
I suggest jarring the flowers while their stems still have some flex for 2 reasons. It allows the grower to maintain precise control over the last drying stage, which I believe is responsible for producing smoother smoke. And, it minimizes the chances of product that's too dry to cure.
...you can count on it.
Yes, provided the product isn't too wet. If you harvested the plants in all 3 jars at the same time and broken them down into manageable colas, dried them similarly, all 3 should read somewhat alike, as well. I like to get a gauge on the moisture content by physically feeling the product with my fingers and noting its RH. If the flowers in the other jars don't feel more wet - I'm taking about a very quick touch - you're good to go. If they do feel more wet, open the jar for a time.
Simon
I'd take all the product out of the jars and dry it a little longer, at least until it registers ~70% after ~24 hours.
I fully understand your not wanting to disturb the bud. I feel the same way. A couple of things to keep in mind. If the flowers are still very moist - like in this situation - the kief will stick to the bud. Very little will be lost. Personally, I use screens for everything, including the latter stages of drying. Silk screening suppliers usually have ready-made screened frames ready to go at prices MUCH lower than Canna-specific manufactures.
Simon
Having been away from Canna forums for a few years, I've gained a new appreciation for the concept. I think it's absolutely crucial for us to share relevant information, and to help each other as much as we can. If we won't do it, who will?
Simon
mellow yellow
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Useful thanks
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Got my meters ordered and getting ready to cure up some C99 in a week....
Big thanks to Simon for the great thread
Big thanks to Simon for the great thread
Simon this thread is has shown me the way for curing my smoke correctly, i got a couple of the small hygrometers of ebay and have followed this thread for a while now and i must say all these years ive been smoking weed that has been incorrectly dried/cured i notice the difference in the strength of the taste and the smell this is the perfect method for curing weed many thanks m8...
Dödsknark
Member
Simon this thread is has shown me the way for curing my smoke correctly, i got a couple of the small hygrometers of ebay and have followed this thread for a while now and i must say all these years ive been smoking weed that has been incorrectly dried/cured i notice the difference in the strength of the taste and the smell this is the perfect method for curing weed many thanks m8...
What BENJI said.
Cannalicious
Member
Dear Simon,
Well, in late January, one of my patient's friend was unsatisfied with his current care provider and was looking for a new one. He of course wanted awesome meds, but also was looking for someone who does what he says he'll do. He is over 60 years old and has smoked every day for 40 years. Unfortunately, I had no crop at that time, but told him in the past that I have been repeatedly told that I cure pot better than most people. I also told him that I also feel I harvest for max THC production.
I saw him last Saturday and brought him a 1/8th sample. I showed him on my computer, a pic I took with my microscope of the bud before I harvested of the trichomes (which was the first time he had heard that word). And I brought him his bud in this jar:
I gave him a copy of your very first post of this thread, and told him the jar hadn't been opened in 3 days and the RH had stayed constant. He told me that it was a sign of professionalism, and asked if he could buy the hygrometer. I said sure. Unfortunately, he said he wasn't ready to make me his care provider.
He just called me yesterday and told me that he bought meds from the 2 other people he was considering, and both of the buds were "way too dry." I am now meeting with him today to go to a notary with a change of care giver form and I have a new patient!!
My first "scientific experiment" also puts your method's results at least as good as my "guess." I just bought 4 more hygrometers.
So thanks yet again, and if you are ever in Northern Colorado, you are welcomed to a well deserved kick back.
-L
Well, in late January, one of my patient's friend was unsatisfied with his current care provider and was looking for a new one. He of course wanted awesome meds, but also was looking for someone who does what he says he'll do. He is over 60 years old and has smoked every day for 40 years. Unfortunately, I had no crop at that time, but told him in the past that I have been repeatedly told that I cure pot better than most people. I also told him that I also feel I harvest for max THC production.
I saw him last Saturday and brought him a 1/8th sample. I showed him on my computer, a pic I took with my microscope of the bud before I harvested of the trichomes (which was the first time he had heard that word). And I brought him his bud in this jar:
I gave him a copy of your very first post of this thread, and told him the jar hadn't been opened in 3 days and the RH had stayed constant. He told me that it was a sign of professionalism, and asked if he could buy the hygrometer. I said sure. Unfortunately, he said he wasn't ready to make me his care provider.
He just called me yesterday and told me that he bought meds from the 2 other people he was considering, and both of the buds were "way too dry." I am now meeting with him today to go to a notary with a change of care giver form and I have a new patient!!
My first "scientific experiment" also puts your method's results at least as good as my "guess." I just bought 4 more hygrometers.
So thanks yet again, and if you are ever in Northern Colorado, you are welcomed to a well deserved kick back.
-L
icough2getoff
Active member
It's been about a month since I've been testing this method out with 3 hygrometers. Definitely notice some improvement and consistency with how my buds smell and taste compared to some of the buds I used to over dry. Thanks for the info Simon, I like numbers. 
yeah simon , i promise you that once i have a new harvest i will try your method cuz it is real clear and measurable and fool proof.
I had given up on curing last year , but now i am gonna give it another shot.
I know curing can increase quality , i saw member Dubite's super skunk and it was real tasty and stinky after a few weeks of curing.
But curing can also ruin it so thats why i just dried and froze to have fresh herb5which also isn't bad)
I had given up on curing last year , but now i am gonna give it another shot.
I know curing can increase quality , i saw member Dubite's super skunk and it was real tasty and stinky after a few weeks of curing.
But curing can also ruin it so thats why i just dried and froze to have fresh herb5which also isn't bad
)
Man... it's awesome to hear all this independent verification... I can't wait to harvest, I know for a fact I've over-dried all my previous grows. Thanks again! 
